Music From Memory are excited to present the first compilation of works by British electronic pioneers MLO aka Peter Smith and Jon Tye. Titled 'Oumuamua' and second up in the Virtual Dreams series, the compilation is an in-depth artist focused release containing twelve thoughtfully selected tracks that touch on highlights from the duo's discography as well as newly (re)discovered music drawn from a vast archive of unreleased pieces, sketches and extended jams recorded between 1993-1995.MLO's ambient explorations began when Pete and Jon, having first met in rival punk bands during the late '70s, found themselves with unlimited access to an incredibly well-equipped studio, having been hired to produce an Icelandic pop star's record in the early '90s. Particularly charmed by the Korg PS 3300 and an Emulator 2, Smith and Tye were also deeply fascinated by outer space and set about developing a musical landscape informed by both this new state of the art musical equipment and what lay beyond the Earth's limits. Painting with a palette informed by classical minimalism, new age and the works of Cluster & Eno; the duos primary colours were drones, sustained tones, washes, calming tides, gentle temple bells and soft angelic voices with flickering glimpses of percussion and drums that hinted at the possibilities of a dance floor.'Oumuamua' is a collection of music to get lost-in, a wander down the mazed, mirrored corridors of the subconscious. Peaceful, flowing, fresh-water patterns, drawing the listener toward a mediative, inner space. Not strictly ambient, rather the music rests temporarily within the boundaries between drum 'n' bass, library music, soundtracks and Techno. Or how Jon Tye himself puts it: "It really feels like music from a different place, a different time, made by different people."
Release date:
April 28, 2023
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.
Recommended equipment and accessories
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Shania Twain Greatest Hits: Summer Tour Edition 2024
Universal UK
July 5, 2024 -
Ruthie Foster Mileage (Baby Blue)
Sun Records
August 23, 2024 -
Jana Mila Chameleon (Crystal Blue Sky)
New West Records
August 30, 2024 -
The Stone Fear Life For A Lifetime
Polydor Import
July 19, 2024 -
Blue Öyster Cult 50th Anniversary Live - Second Night [3xLP]
Frontiers New Recordings Physical Only
August 9, 2024 -
Heilung Lifa Iotungard [2xLP]
Season Of Mist
August 9, 2024 -
Kiran Leonard Real Home
Memorials of Distinn
August 2, 2024 -
Los Lonely Boys Resurrection
Bmg Rights Management US Llc
August 2, 2024 -
Cigarettes After Sex X's (Deluxe)
Virgin Music Group
July 12, 2024 -
Wayne Escoffery Alone
Smoke Sessions Records
August 30, 2024 -
Saves the Day Through Being Cool
Equal Vision Records
November 1, 2024 -
Wayne Shorter Celebration, Volume 1 [2xLP]
Capitol Music Group
August 23, 2024 -
Sam Tompkins Hi, My Name Is Insecure
Republic Records
July 26, 2024 -
Four Year Strong analysis paralysis
Pure Noise Records
August 9, 2024